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Candidates for Honolulu Mayor square off in first public forum

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For the first time, all five candidates for Honolulu mayor were under the same roof to face-off in a public forum.

They addressed issues affecting the economy, development and social services.

Until current Mayor Mufi Hannemann files for Governor, the seat for Mayor is not yet open.

But today's candidates didn't let that stop them from discussing how they would handle the City's top job.

For Kirk Caldwell, Peter Carlisle, Donovan Dela Cruz, Panos Prevedouros and Rod Tam, the issue top of mind is the budget.
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5 mayoral candidates join July debate in Waipahu

By Star-Advertiser staff

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 18, 2010

The five hopefuls to succeed Mayor Mufi Hannemann have agreed to a debate next month.

Organizers say city Managing Director Kirk Caldwell, Honolulu Prosecutor Peter Carlisle, City Councilman Donovan Dela Cruz, University of Hawaii engineering professor Panos Prevedouros and City Councilman Rod Tam will participate.

The forum is being presented by the West Oahu Economic Development Association and the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. July 9 at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu.

Debate issues will include the rail transit project, economic development, social services and real estate development.

Candidates are running to fill the final two years of the term being vacated by Hannemann, who plans to resign next month to run for governor.

The fee for the event is $35 for association and Kapolei Chamber of Commerce members, $45 for nonmembers. Registration begins at 10:45 a.m.

To register or for more information, contact Barbie Rosario at 842-1600 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

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